Today's special guest is the incredible Fi Mims—an inspiring business coach and talented photographer. But today, we're stepping away from business and diving into something far more meaningful: the challenges and emotions of caring for our aging parents. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that touches on deep, universal truths and speaks directly to the heart.

In this episode:

• The challenge of taking care of our aging parents
• The problems with funding and staffing in the industry
• Fay’s parents having alzheimers and vascular dementia
• Balancing all responsibilities
• Coping when they received the diagnosis
• Navigating support
• Important legal decisions
• Financial planning for the future
• Plans on a photoshoot
• Journaling memories with family

Resources:

• Fi Mims
• Fi Mims Instagram

Best Buys:

• Maybelline Super Stay Lipstick

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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into all the unexpected twists and turns life threw our way! From battling some seriously crazy internet issues while recording this episode to Michelle's missing shoes and snacks (yes, they got stolen!) It's been a very eventful week. From simple problems to small victories, we’re here to share every bit of it with you.

In this episode:

• Crazy internet problems in 2024
• Michelle’s shoes and snacks got stolen!
• Showing affection to our partners
• Max’s Birthday party
• How Harry and Lauren made our week
• Getting a walking pad
• Best Buy: Sontse
• Recording this episode without freezing

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In this episode, we're joined by the inspiring Emma McQueen, a passionate business coach dedicated to empowering women to excel both in their careers and personal lives. As an author and advocate for female support networks, Emma believes in the power of connection. Join us as we dive into vibrant discussions on friendships, personal growth, self-care, navigating tough conversations, and much more!

In this episode:

• Our friendship with Emma
• Bringing women together
• The importance of community and connection
• Challenges in connecting with others
• #1 Go to to connect with others
• Feeling awkward at times
• Keeping small circles in our lives
• Learning to say no during the festive season
• Best make-up we use
• Dress shopping stories
• Our experiences with losing weight
• How to fit in 20,000 steps a day
• Purchasing a walking pad
• Give yourself the permission to nap
• Top tips on having difficult conversations
• How to start difficult conversations without being confrontational
• You always have a choice

Resources:

Emma McQueen Instagram

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

Best Buys:

Rebecca Vallance Jocelyn Dress

This episode was a wild emotional ride! We dive into everything from engagement plans to wedding dress hunts, sharing our hilarious mishaps and winning moments along the way. Plus, we take a deep dive into a thought-provoking episode of the Guilt podcast, sharing our thoughts and first-hand feelings about addiction, and the insights we've gained. Come and join us for a candid and compelling conversation.

In this episode:

• Wedding dress plans
• Finding the perfect dress with an issue
• Buying the wrong dress
• Get a dog if you want loyal love
• Plans for the engagement
• Listening to the Guilt podcast
• How Alana’s story made us feel
• Talking about addiction
• Buying a walking pad
• Hilarious story about giving homemade baileys to our kid

Best Buys:

• Walking Pad

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

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In this episode, we chat with Sarah, an inspiring IVF solo mum, who opens up about her remarkable journey to motherhood. What began as sharing snippets of her everyday life blossomed into a thriving community as she opened up about her IVF solo mum journey. Join us as we dive into her path to parenthood, dating as a solo mum, balancing work, and all the moments that make her story truly inspiring.

In this episode:

• How Sarah started in Instagram
• Her community growth
• Announcing her solo mum journey
• Having a village that supports you
• Making her son understand the journey
• Requirements for IVF donors in AU
• The process of choosing a donor
• The most challenging part of her IVF journey
• Trying out dating
• Working with brands
• Her most favorite collab

Best Buys:

• Loreal SteamPod
• Nutella biscuits

Guest Links:

• Our Life in Melbourne Instagram

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In today’s episode, we’re having a fun, laid-back chat about family life, marriage and self love. We dive into an important conversation on why we need to stop celebrating the constant hustle and why it’s okay to take a break. From Christmas plans to our current favorite shows, we share reflections, lessons, and discoveries we’ve had in our lives lately. Join us in this conversation and get a glimpse of what goes on in our everyday journey.

In this episode:

• Navigating challenging times

• Stop glorifying the hustle

• Take a day off!

• Making the right decisions

• Plans for the Christmas season

• Getting hacked on Temu

• Having safe people in our life

• Feeling confident in our skin

• The Mormon moms of Tiktok and other shows we watch

• Friendship in marriage

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In today's episode, our guest is Clair Hill, a personal editorial stylist who transitioned from being a psychic medium to a fashion expert. We talk about empowering women through fashion and personal style, the impact of perimenopause symptoms and seeking help, personal experiences with hormonal treatments and their effects and lots more.

In this episode:

• Clair's journey from Psychic Medium to Stylist
• Navigating personal and professional transitions
• Embracing change and self-discovery
• Fashion tips and trends
• Embracing change and compassion
• The importance of self-care
• Understanding perimenopause
• Seeking medical help
• The role of hormone replacement therapy
• Advocating for women's health
• The journey to self-discovery

Resources:

Australian Menopause Centre

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Em Rusciano

Best Buys:

Activewear leggings - Jaggad

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

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In episode 9, we navigate a playful and nostalgic conversation about their favourite TV shows from the 80s and 90s, discovering interesting generational gaps. Sharing personal anecdotes, we also chat about surprising celebrity scandals, and our shock and disappointment from some of the ones we love. We also talk about true crime podcasts, celebrate milestones and supportive messages for our podcast, reflecting on our unexpected journey so far. And we give listeners a glimpse into our lives and roles outside of podcasting.

In this episode:

• TV shows from our childhood
• Singing TV theme songs
• Growing up in the 80s and 90s
• Heartfelt listener feedback
• Podcast success and future plans
• Best Buy
• Celebrity scandals
• True Crime fascination

Best Buys:

Adidas Sambas

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